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Whole neighborhoods razed by Oklahoma tornado that killed 24

Alice Mannette Ian Simpson — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:32:03 GMT

Emergency workers pulled more than 100 survivors from the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado, and officials lowered the death toll from the storm to 24, including nine children. Tornado videos

TRAFFIC: 3-mile backup on HRBT west in Norfolk

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:29:00 GMT

A three-mile delay is reported on I-64 westbound at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel in Norfolk.

Woman pleads guilty to perjury in '08 Hampton sexual assault case

By Peter Dujardin , pdujardin@dailypress.com | 247-4749 — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:12:00 GMT

Teen's lie sent Johnathon Montgomery to prison for four years

A woman whose lie from the witness stand nearly five years ago led to a man spending four years of his life wrongfully imprisoned pleaded guilty to a charge against her at a hearing on Tuesday.

Hampton police investigating home invasion

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:26:00 GMT

Two people forced a Hampton man into his home and tried to rob him early Sunday morning but left before police arrived.

Democrats slam GOP ticket on anti-homosexual rhetoric

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:06:00 GMT

Democratic state lawmakers asserted Tuesday that the anti-homosexual views of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli and his running mate E.W. Jackson will hamper the commonwealth's ability to attract businesses to the state.

Microsoft unveils Xbox One home entertainment system

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:28:00 GMT

Microsoft Corp. unveiled its new Xbox One, an all-in-one gaming and home entertainment system at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash. Tuesday morning

Newport News School Board to discuss Point Option move, capital improvements

By Sarah J. Pawlowski, spawlowski@dailypress.com | 757-247-7478 — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:36:22 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS—Newport News Public Schools officials are considering moving the Point Option Program from the Denbigh Professional Park to the Oyster Point Technology Center.

Police looking for sweet-smelling man on motorcycle | Inside Tidewater's Take

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:04:00 GMT

Police in Virginia Beach are looking for a man suspected of stealing several bottles of perfume by hiding them in his motorcycle helmet.

Lonestar show may be headed to Fort Monroe | Sound Check

By Sam McDonald — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:00 GMT

For Sunday's Daily Press, I compiled a list of outdoor music events coming to the region this summer. As usual, the work of hammering together that kind of a piece clued me in on a few interesting events. One is Lonestar at Fort Monroe.

TRAFFIC: Afternoon opening at the James River Bridge

Daily Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:01:00 GMT

On Route 17 at the James River Bridge, an opening is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

UPDATE: James City man dragged by car dies

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT

JAMES CITY - The man who was dragged four miles by another car following a crash Saturday has died.

A close look at Hampton's contraband slave village | Our Story

By Mark St. John Erickson , merickson@dailypress.com | 757-247-4783 — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:46:00 GMT

Among the very best views of the sprawling fugitive slave village that rose up in the ruins of Hampton during the Civil War is a December 1864 photograph taken by famed photographer Timothy O'Sullivan.

Costco membership discounted through Zulily | Savvy Shopper

By Nicole Paitsel — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:51:00 GMT

Zulily, the popular deal website for women and children, will host a discount event on Costco membership Tuesday.

Man robbed in Newport News while meeting a woman from Craigslist

By Tyra M. Vaughn, tvaughn@dailypress.com | 247-7870 — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:20:00 GMT

A 29-year-old Hampton man was robbed Friday night while meeting a woman he met on Craigslist, police said.

Newport News man shot at during robbery

By Tyra M. Vaughn, tvaughn@dailypress.com | 247-7870 — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:37:00 GMT

A 23-year-old Newport News man was robbed and then shot at Friday at 30th Street and Marshall Avenue, police said.

Newport News police charge man with possession of counterfeit DVDs

By Tyra M. Vaughn, tvaughn@dailypress.com | 247-7870 — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:33:00 GMT

A 27-year-old Newport News man was arrested and charged Sunday after police say he was in possession of counterfeit DVDs.

Tuesday weather: More sunshine today; scattered showers and storms still possible

By Myles Henderson — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:37:00 GMT

Storm chances continue… We should see a bit more sunshine today but the chance for scattered showers/storms continues. Severe storms are possible but not expected to be widespread. Temperatures will warm slightly into the low 80s. Rain and storm chances will taper a bit for midweek as temperatures warm into the mid 80s. We will drop back into the 70s by the end of the week and the weekend.

Charges against Newport News police officer multiply

By Peter Dujardin , pdujardin@dailypress.com | 247-4749 — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:48:00 GMT

The number of people that Newport News Police Officer Chris Roush is charged with exposing himself to has jumped dramatically.

NEWPORT NEWS — The number of people who Newport News Police Officer Chris Roush is charged with exposing himself to has jumped dramatically.

'Horrific' tornado flattens area south of Oklahoma City

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:26:00 GMT

TULSA, Okla., May 20 (Reuters) - A huge tornado touched down on Monday near Oklahoma City, and the National Weather Service urged residents to immediately take cover as a massive storm system in the middle of the country threatened to pummel as many as 10 states.

Keyboardist Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at age 74

Eric Kelsey — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:51:03 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ray Manzarek, a founding member and keyboardist of 1960s rock group The Doors, died on Monday at a medical clinic in Germany at age 74 following a battle with cancer, the group's manager Tom Vitorino said.

GOP ticket says conservative message can succeed statewide

By Austin Bogues , abogues@dailypress.com | 247-4536 — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT

VIRGINIA BEACH — Republican gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli defended his conservative record Sunday in an interview along with fellow GOP statewide ticket members E.W. Jackson and State Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg.

Hampton fire investigating arson

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:16:00 GMT

The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue is looking for information about an arson on Allison Sutton Drive last week.

Man shot and killed after hitting James City police officer with car

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:59:00 GMT

JAMES CITY - One man is dead and a James City County police officer is in the hospital following an altercation Monday afternoon at a senior living facility in Grove.

TRAFFIC: 3-mile backup on I-64 east at HRBT, standing water in Southampton, Surry

Daily Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:00 GMT

Eastbound traffic on I-64 at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is backed up three and a quarter miles to the Hampton River Bridge.

Isle of Wight officials apologize for distributing racist emails but don't resign

By Jennifer L. Williams, jwilliams@dailypress.com | 757-247-4644 — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:13:58 GMT

Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors Chairwoman JoAnn Hall called for the resignation of Vice Chairman Byron "Buzz" Bailey Monday, and Bailey declined to step down.